How does one connect with people? How does one start making new friends?

This question is very important to me.


I am 33, single, successful, smart, fun, pretty, good heart, etc. but I have a few extra pounds, which kind of makes me shy to new people so I only hang out with my close friends. I have been excercising and loosing weight the healthy way; that has given me new expectations in life but I can't seem to connect with new people yet, therefore I am still single. So, how does one really start connecting with people? Do you know of any tricks, steps to follow; have any past experiences, etc. Anything will be helpful.How does one connect with people? How does one start making new friends?
First off in my opinion theres no reason for u to shy away from people just because u have a few extra pounds. and yes u are definitely heading in the right direction of exercising that should definitely boost ur confidence levels. As far mingling with people the key is to get a little bold and let people know you are approachable. What really makes u approachable is wearing a little smile on ur face.


i am a pretty girl too but when i dont have a smile it makes me look stuck up. its weird but true. then i would recommend practice. Just let go of ur inhibitions and talk to people. make it a habit and then it will follow naturally.


once u have their attention ask them a lot of questions and let them you are interested in learning more about them. (Make sure they do the same :)) Hope this helpsHow does one connect with people? How does one start making new friends?
anime conventions!
http://www.flirting.com
Romance Chat Rooms worked very well for me.
just be yourself
just be easy to talk to and try to be open minded and remember there are all types of people so dont get mad if someone says something youre against
go sighn up for some clubs! alwayz fun! %26amp; u will meet new ppl!
Don't be uncomfortable with who you are. If you show confidence in yourself, you will attract others to you. And smile. You attract more flies with honey. Be yourself. And when all else fails, speak first.
R U A Christian? Try Christian Friendhsip Fellowship. I did and found my wife!


See


http://www.c-f-f.co.uk/
join a club, like weight watchers, the gym, join a recreational sports team like coed volleyball, get a part time job as a waitress you will get lots of phone numbers! Speed dating! (very fun if you don't take it serious) Have little dinner or barbeque or pool parties and invite hot people you see or tell friends to invite single people.
Offer sex.
Get involved in activities that you truly enjoy. Not just to meet people, but things you really like doing. Hiking, rock climbing, flying kites, I don't know, anything that would mix you up with others that like the same things. Join groups that engage in the things you like. Hopefully you'll meet someone that is interested in you for you and then go from there. Be yourself and always be honest. You'll find someone.
Think of it this way. What you are doing now is not working for you, so you must do something different. Do you go to bars? If so, stop. Do you go to church? If not, start. You see where I'm going with this? Try exercising in a park, instead of a gym. Find a group of people on-line that enjoy the same things you enjoy. Do you play cards? Own a pet? Drive only certain makes of car? There is bound to be a group of people in this world that share at least one of your interests. Try finding that group, and then you will find people who you can talk to about everything else in your life. Don't get discouraged if it doesn't happen right away. Relationships take time, so be patient.
Well... Here are a few ways...





You could volunteer somewhere. LOTS of people volunteer and meet other volunteers. (PLUS SIDE: If you are looking for a soul-mate, you would already know that that individual was a caring person... look at them... THERE VOLUNTEERING)





Then you could also join a church. Churches hve alot of single people. (Trust me.. I'm one)





If you like getting wild them throw a party at a club or somethign and post signs everywhere that would catch attention. (Note: It's best that you throw somethin in like 'free drinks to the first 100 people.





Also I would sugest you go to all the 'get togethers' that you know about.





I wouldn't sugest the internet, because there are lot of weirdos out there...





Lastly, you say you are losing wieght? Maybe you should join a group of people that are after that same goal. You would meet people that understood you and that could also push you in a postitve way...





Good luck and God Bless...
What happened to your old, high school friends. That is a good start. Contact them, and things might get uphill from there.


Movies or theaters are good way to meet new people at that age, conventions, seminars from work etc.


Remember to always smile big smiles and look approachable. Bug smile always ensures a lot of people that will want to be in your company. Or you can ask some casual questions yourself, and you will know who is interested to talk to you. Don't look sour, and pout or frown.


Before you go out, take a long bath, put on some nice make up (not too much though), make yourself feel beautiful and relaxed in your own way. That will ensures that you will be open to new people and when you feel nice you look nicer too.


When you are asked to go out again, GO.. don't play hard to get, don't stay home, because that will become a habit and you will become depressed.


After some time things will flow better for you.


Good luck :)